Sensitization occurs when repeated exposure to certain chemicals leads to an allergic reaction. The main routes for sensitization are direct skin contact to chemical products or inhalation of chemical ...

Food allergy research has advanced significantly, yet the unpredictable nature and growing incidence of severe allergic reactions, particularly anaphylaxis, ...

Peripheral sensitization refers to the lowering of the threshold of excitability of sensory neurons, which leads to an amplified reaction to a specific external stimulus. Sensitization can be mediated ...

In both traditional acupuncture theory and modern medical experience, acupoints are central to therapeutic outcomes, yet their biological nature has remained controversial. Conventional models assume ...

A research team performed a large-scale genome analysis of Japanese and European populations and discovered gene regions (genetic polymorphisms) related to allergic sensitization. Some of these ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS) announces its first-ever Best Practice Guidance (BPG): “Skin Sensitization Assessment: Using New Approach Methods ...